We all had to start somewhere. In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna look back at the jobs that shaped them — from early paychecks to the experiences that stuck (for better or worse).

Spoiler: their paths were very different. And yes… Ashley claims one of the weirdest jobs. We’ll let you decide

We’re talking about:
💼 The first jobs that taught us how to work
😅 The roles that tested our patience (and sanity)
🧠 The lessons that still show up today

Plus:
🎲 A game of Worth It or Not Recommend
📝 And a little reflection: what would you tell your “worst job” self?

This one is part throwback, part therapy, and a reminder that even the worst jobs usually teach you something.

🎧 Listen now — and think back to the jobs that made you.

Send us your thoughts or questions!

40 years. Four decades. A lot of questionable trends.

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna take a trip back through time — breaking down the last 40 years in 10-year increments: 1996, 2006, 2016, and 2026.

We’re talking about:
- What was cool (and what absolutely was not)
- The trends that didn’t age well (hello Ed Hardy)
- The things we thought were the future… and weren’t (we did not see Blockbuster ever going away!)

This episode is a full dose of nostalgia — from glitter everything and Lisa Frank to MySpace, sitcom TV, and Napster.

Plus:
- A What the Duck where Ashley leans fully into her “old lady hobbies”
- A game of Cool, Cringe, or Ahead of Its Time featuring Producer Cindy!

If you love a good throwback (and a little perspective on how fast things change), this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: which era had your favorite trends?

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Why didn’t anyone tell us this?

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna get into all the things we had to learn the hard way — about life, work, growing up, and everything in between.

We’re talking about:
- The lessons nobody said out loud (but probably should have)
- The expectations we had vs. reality
- The “permission slips” we didn’t know we needed and are finally giving ourselves
- A game of Taboo or Just Uncomfortable (spoiler: there’s a lot to unpack)

Plus: A "What the Duck" you won’t forget, featuring fake funerals and airplane malfunctions.

This episode is equal parts relatable, reflective, and a reminder that sometimes the most important lessons are the ones no one prepares you for.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: what’s something nobody told you?

Send us your thoughts or questions!